Magnet
Bikini Kill Lyrics


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You don't own me
Fuck you don't own me
Fuck you don't own me
Fuck you don't own me

You don't own me
You hold me down
You hold me down
You hold me down like a magnet

And this is not all that I am
No this is not my name





I've got the love that's strong and not weak
I've got the love that's strong and not weak

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bikini Kill's song Magnet are an expression of anger and frustration, specifically towards anyone who tries to control or dominate the singer. The repetition of "Fuck you don't own me" is a bold affirmation of the singer's independence and refusal to be held back by anyone else. The following lines, "You hold me down, You hold me down, You hold me down like a magnet" paint a vivid picture of someone being trapped and unable to move freely, likened to the force of a magnet.


The chorus, "And this is not all that I am, No this is not my name, I've got the love that's strong and not weak" reveals a sense of defiance and self-assertion. The singer is pushing back against any attempts to limit or define them, declaring that there is much more to their identity than what is visible on the surface. The reference to having a strong love is also notable, as it underscores the importance of resilience and personal power in the face of external negativity.


Overall, Bikini Kill's Magnet is a powerful expression of feminist energy and autonomy, urging listeners to reject any attempts to hold them back and reminding them of their own inner strength and worth.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't own me
The singer is asserting her independence from a controlling force


Fuck you don't own me
The singer is rejecting the idea of someone trying to take ownership of her


Fuck you don't own me
The singer is reiterating her refusal to be owned by anyone


Fuck you don't own me
The artist is expressing her anger and frustration towards the controlling force


You don't own me
The artist repeats her assertion of independence


You hold me down
The controlling force is restraining the singer's actions and freedom


You hold me down
The singer repeats that she feels held back and oppressed


You hold me down like a magnet
The controlling force has a powerful and irresistible hold over the artist


And this is not all that I am
The artist has more to offer and is not defined solely by her relationship with the controlling force


No, this is not my name
The artist is rejecting the label given to her by the controlling force and asserting her own identity


I've got the love that's strong and not weak
The singer has a powerful love within her that cannot be overcome by the controlling force


I've got the love that's strong and not weak
The artist repeats that her love is not fragile and cannot be broken easily




Lyrics © DistroKid, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM KING, SHRIDHAR SOLANKI, SIMON WILCOX, JOEL JORDAN STOUFFER

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